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单词 insistent
释义

insistent

adjective

in·​sis·​tent in-ˈsi-stənt How to pronounce insistent (audio)
1
: disposed to insist : persistent
2
: compelling attention
the insistent pounding of the waves
insistently adverb

Synonyms

  • dogged
  • patient
  • persevering
  • persistent
  • pertinacious
  • tenacious
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Example Sentences

We listened to the insistent crashing of waves on the beach. Margaret Sanger is remembered as an insistent crusader for birth control.
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Word History

Etymology

Latin insistent-, insistens, present participle of insistere

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

insistent

adjective

in·​sis·​tent in-ˈsi-stənt How to pronounce insistent (audio)
: demanding that something happen or that someone act in a certain way
He was insistent that I stay overnight.

insistent

adjective

as in persistent
continuing despite difficulties, opposition, or discouragement Margaret Sanger is remembered as an insistent crusader for birth control

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • persistent
  • resolute
  • stubborn
  • relentless
  • adamant
  • steadfast
  • determined
  • tenacious
  • dogged
  • patient
  • pertinacious
  • constant
  • persevering
  • steady
  • dedicated
  • loyal
  • true
  • staunch
  • willful
  • unyielding
  • implacable
  • intent
  • obdurate
  • unwavering
  • faithful
  • resistant
  • obstinate
  • positive
  • pigheaded
  • firm
  • bullheaded
  • assured
  • hardheaded
  • hard
  • mulish
  • certain
  • sure
  • headstrong
  • resolved
  • unhesitating
  • devoted
  • peevish
  • single-minded
  • hardened
  • unrelenting
  • unfaltering
  • perverse
  • opinionated
  • good
  • hell-bent
  • unbending
  • wayward
  • wrongheaded
  • wilful
  • stern
  • unflinching
  • indurate
  • inflexible
  • indomitable
  • self-willed
  • stanch
  • unregenerate
  • unconquerable
  • stiff-necked

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • hesitant
  • yielding
  • surrendering
  • irresolute
  • faltering
  • quitting
  • wavering
  • fickle
  • hesitating
  • perfidious
  • vacillating
  • inconstant
  • disloyal
  • faithless
  • false
  • treacherous
  • traitorous
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